About Us:
Headquartered just outside Philadelphia, Cardinal Studios is a team of multimedia professionals. We are experienced marketers, publishers, and creatives that will ensure your video production drives your mission forward. It has to work, and we will make sure it does.
Our Leadership Team
Chris Cope, Founder/Creative Director
Chris has worked for 20 years in marketing, branding, and as a creative director, having produced and directed dozens of educational and promotional video resources and award-winning creative content.
After a successful career in publishing, he founded Cardinal in 2016 to create powerful media that helps mission-forward organizations connect with their constituents and further their missions.
He is married to his beautiful wife, Jennifer for almost 20 years, and they're the proud parents of five amazing children.
Mike Fontecchio, Operations/Logistics
Mike has over 20+ years experience in corporate operations, publishing, and digital distribution management.
He and his wife live in Pennsylvania and have six beautiful children.
John Manidis, Senior Producer
John holds a degree in film production and is an expert in all aspects of video, film editing, and digital media distribution.
He and his wife live in Pennsylvania and have two beautiful children.
Philip Braun III, Cinematographer
Philip has been Director and lead Cinematographer on multiple nationally-acclaimed and award-winning productions, documentaries, and short films.
He resides in New Orleans.